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Learn where to stay, what to do, and what to avoid. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/gold-coast/blogs/gold-coast-theme-parks-guide.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/gold-coast/blogs/gold-coast-theme-parks-guide.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Frank Burns Tour Catalogue Your guide to the best Gold Coast theme parks including Dreamworld, Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/brisbane/blogs/brisbane-wine-tours.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/brisbane/blogs/brisbane-wine-tours.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Frank Burns Itinerary Explore Brisbane winery tours, cellar doors, and scenic wine regions near Brisbane. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/world-travel/europe/portugal/blogs/best-things-to-do-portugal.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/world-travel/europe/portugal/blogs/best-things-to-do-portugal.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Frank Burns Tour Catalogue From Lisbon to Porto and the Algarve, discover the top experiences in Portugal. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/australian-capital-territory/canberra/blogs/best-restaurants-in-canberra.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/australian-capital-territory/canberra/blogs/best-restaurants-in-canberra.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Frank Burns Food & Drink The capital's dining by precinct — Braddon's laneways, the Kingston Foreshore and the cool-climate table. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/australian-capital-territory/canberra/blogs/canberra-district-wineries.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/australian-capital-territory/canberra/blogs/canberra-district-wineries.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Frank Burns Wine Cool-climate Riesling and elegant Shiraz around Murrumbateman and Hall, and how to taste across the district. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/australian-capital-territory/canberra/blogs/a-weekend-in-canberra.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/australian-capital-territory/canberra/blogs/a-weekend-in-canberra.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Frank Burns Itineraries Two unhurried days — the national institutions, the lake, the food precincts and a wine or wildlife afternoon. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/australian-capital-territory/southern-tablelands/blogs/a-southern-highlands-weekend.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/australian-capital-territory/southern-tablelands/blogs/a-southern-highlands-weekend.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Frank Burns Itineraries Two unhurried days based in Bowral — the Bradman Museum, Centennial Vineyards, the villages and a round of golf. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/australian-capital-territory/southern-tablelands/blogs/breaking-the-sydney-canberra-drive.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/australian-capital-territory/southern-tablelands/blogs/breaking-the-sydney-canberra-drive.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Frank Burns Road Trips Where to stop on the Hume — Goulburn, the Big Merino and a half-day round that turns road kilometres into a pause. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/scenic-rim/tours/index.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/scenic-rim/tours/index.html Mon, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Tour Catalogue The complete Scenic Rim tour catalogue from Brisbane - Fassifern Heritage Loop ($229 pp), Summer Land Camels Day ($219 pp), Scenic Rim Wine Tours (from $165 pp), and the 3-day Scenic Rim Weekend ($899 pp twin-share). Honest guidance on which tour suits which traveller. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/south-burnett/tours/index.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/south-burnett/tours/index.html Mon, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Tour Catalogue South Burnett tour catalogue from Cooee Tours - the Bunya Mountains rainforest with its ancient bunya pines, Queensland's second-largest wine region at Moffatdale, the Kingaroy peanut country, and the South Burnett villages. Scheduled tours launching 2026; private and bespoke tours available now. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/scenic-rim/accommodation-guide.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/scenic-rim/accommodation-guide.html Mon, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Accommodation Guide Honest accommodation guide for the Scenic Rim - Fassifern Valley heritage hotels and farm stays, Mt Tamborine boutique B&Bs, O'Reilly's and Binna Burra Lamington lodges, Mt Barney eco-camping. Includes honest notes on Binna Burra's post-2019-bushfire status and booking lead times for peak periods. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/scenic-rim/transport/index.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/scenic-rim/transport/index.html Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Transport Guide Complete Scenic Rim driving guide - the three routes from Brisbane (Fassifern via Ipswich, Mt Tamborine via M1, Lamington via Canungra), parking and access notes, hire car options, wildlife caution for dawn/dusk driving, and storm-season warnings. 2WD-friendly for all main tourist destinations. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/australia-2-week-itinerary-east-coast.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/australia-2-week-itinerary-east-coast.html Wed, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Itineraries The complete 14-day Sydney-to-Cairns Australia itinerary: Blue Mountains, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Noosa, Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef. Day-by-day plan with costs, transport strategy and timing. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/perth-vs-sydney.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/perth-vs-sydney.html Wed, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team City Comparisons Australia's east coast and west coast capitals compared honestly across climate, beaches, food, cost, day trips and accessibility. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/best-australian-city-solo-female-travellers.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/best-australian-city-solo-female-travellers.html Wed, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Solo Travel Honest comparison of Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide for solo female travellers - safety, transport, food, social scene and accommodation. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/brisbane/blogs/visiting-australia-in-winter-why-brisbane-wins.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/queensland/brisbane/blogs/visiting-australia-in-winter-why-brisbane-wins.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Seasonal Travel The case for Brisbane as Australia's best winter destination: 21°C dry days, whales offshore, the Reef at its best, and 300+ days of sun. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/australia-travel-tips-first-time.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/australia-travel-tips-first-time.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Travel Tips Practical first-time visitor guide covering visas, vast distances, left-hand driving, tipping etiquette, sun and beach safety, wildlife awareness and seasonal timing. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/private-tours-australia.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/private-tours-australia.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Tour Collection Browse 50+ private and seasonal Australia tours across coastal, wildlife, wine, family, hinterland, photography and first-time visitor categories. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/seasonal-wildlife-private-tours.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/seasonal-wildlife-private-tours.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Wildlife Comprehensive guide to Australian wildlife by season - what species are visible when, where, and how to time your visit for the best sightings. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/private-tours-worth-it-australia.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/private-tours-worth-it-australia.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Tour Planning Honest cost-benefit analysis of private guided tours in Australia versus group tours, self-drive and other alternatives. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/self-drive-vs-private-tours-australia.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/self-drive-vs-private-tours-australia.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team Tour Planning Detailed comparison of self-drive Australian holidays versus private guided tours - costs, stress factors, flexibility, regional access and time. https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/sydney-melbourne-brisbane-which-city-first.html https://www.cooeetours.com.au/australian-travelling/blogs/sydney-melbourne-brisbane-which-city-first.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Cooee Tours Editorial Team City Guides How to choose between Australia's three biggest east coast cities for a first-time visit - weather, attractions, cost, vibe and access.